Dean, a lifetime resident of Chatham County, is married to Megan Callahan Kicklighter who is the principal at Haven Elementary School in Savannah. They are the proud parents of two children, Hannah and Zach. After attending public schools, Dean attended and graduated from Benedictine Military School and went on to attend Valdosta State College.

In 2005, Dean was recognized as one of the “Top Young Business Achievers in the Greater Savannah/Hilton Head Region” by being named one of the “40 Under 40” by the Savannah Business Report and Journal. At age 26, he served as Mayor Pro Tem of Garden City and at age 28 was elected and served as Mayor of Garden City.

He is currently serving his 2^nd term as the 7^th District Commissioner for Chatham County where he was elected by his peers to serve as Chairman Pro Tem for Chatham County. In 2006, the readers voted him the “Best Commissioner” in the “Best Of” edition of the “Connect Savannah” news publication.

Dean is an experienced Realtor® who possesses an extensive knowledge on zoning matters and other real estate development issues. He has demonstrated his ability to serve his customers in a wide variety of real estate needs ranging from buying or selling a home to developing entire subdivisions. Regardless of where a property might be located in the Coastal Empire or what type of property involved, Dean is willing and able to help his customers and clients with all their real estate needs regardless of how large or small the transaction.